1956 Topps #268 Dale Mitchell
1956 Topps #268 Dale Mitchell
About Dale Mitchell
Dale Mitchell was a left-handed-hitting left fielder born August 23, 1921, in Colony, Oklahoma. A standout at the University of Oklahoma, he signed with a Cleveland Indians affiliate in 1946 and debuted in the majors that September, going on to spend nearly his entire career (1946-1956) with Cleveland. A superb contact hitter, Mitchell batted .312 for his career and struck out just 119 times in 3,984 at-bats. He led the American League in hits in both 1948 and 1949, collecting 203 hits, 161 singles, and 23 triples in 1949, and was named an All-Star in 1949 and 1952. Mitchell was part of Cleveland's 1948 World Series championship club and its 1954 pennant-winning team that set an AL record with 111 wins. Sold to the Brooklyn Dodgers late in 1956, he earned lasting fame that October as the final out of Don Larsen's perfect game in the World Series, taking a called third strike from umpire Babe Pinelli that Mitchell always insisted was a ball. This is a high-number card (#268) from the fourth series. He died January 5, 1987.
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Variations & how to tell them apart
High Number (Series 4)
Cards 261-340. Unlike most vintage sets, the 1956 high numbers carry NO series premium - they were distributed in similar quantities to the rest of the set.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 857 | 0 | 10 | 139 | 192 | 206 | 149 | 160 | 1 |
| SGC | 68 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-30. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8); totals are summed across each grader's listed variations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1956 Topps Dale Mitchell card?
It is card #268 of 340 in the 1956 Topps set - Topps' first set after buying out rival Bowman, and one of the most attractive issues in the hobby. It pictures the Cleveland Indians player.
Is the 1956 Topps Dale Mitchell valuable?
Value depends on grade and (where it applies) the back or front variation. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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